Best 6 Baby Spinach Avocado Grapefruit Salad Recipes

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Seeking a refreshing and vibrant salad to invigorate your taste buds? Look no further than the delightful baby spinach avocado grapefruit salad, a culinary symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your senses. With its verdant baby spinach leaves, creamy avocado slices, and juicy grapefruit segments, this salad offers a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and slightly bitter notes. Drizzled with a zesty dressing and sprinkled with crunchy nuts and tangy cheese, this salad transforms into a delightful symphony of flavors and textures, making it an ideal choice for a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or a vibrant addition to your next gathering.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CITRUS AVOCADO SPINACH SALAD



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Tossing this salad together with creamy avocado and tangy citrus is so simple, and it practically makes a meal of itself. -Karole Friemann, Kimberling City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 cups fresh baby spinach (about 6 ounces)
3 cups refrigerated citrus salad, drained
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
Sliced almonds, toasted, optional
Salad dressing of your choice, optional

Steps:

  • Divide spinach among 8 plates; top with citrus salad and avocados. Sprinkle with cheese and, if desired, dressing and almonds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BABY SPINACH, AVOCADO, GRAPEFRUIT SALAD



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This is a delicious, refreshing salad great for the summer. I love the ruby red grapefruits and this is just another way of using them. From Delicious Living magazine.

Provided by bbblampwork

Categories     Citrus

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 red grapefruits
6 cups about 5 ounces baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced into crescents
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
1/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola (optional)
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup canola oil or 1/2 cup grapeseed oil
2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Steps:

  • 1. To make dressing, mix together honey, vinegar, and mustard. Using a wisk, add oil in a slow stream and mix well. Stir in poppy seeds. This makes about a cup of dressing.
  • 2. Using a serrated knife, cut, and peel the membranes from grapefruit. Section fruit and throw away the membranes.
  • 3. Gently arrange spinach on individual plates. Top with sliced avocado and grapefruit sections. Drizzle 1 tablespoon dressing over each salad. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and gorgonzola, if desired.

SPINACH AVOCADO GRAPEFRUIT SALAD



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Make and share this Spinach Avocado Grapefruit Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by hollyfrolly

Categories     Citrus

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 ounces spinach, fresh
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1 grapefruit, peeled, seeded, sectioned
1 avocado, halved, peeled and cut into 1 inch segments
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Rinse and stem the spinach. Pat dry or spin to remove all moisture.
  • Tear the leaves into smaller pieces.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the garlic and oil- add the spinach and toss. -Set aside at this point.
  • In a small bowl, very carefully mix together the grapefruit and the avocado and add them to the spinach.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper, toss lightly and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.5, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 31.7, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 0.5, Protein 2.4

AVOCADO AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 sevrings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup good olive oil
4 ripe Hass avocados
2 large red grapefruits

Steps:

  • Place the mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified.
  • Before serving, cut the avocados in 1/2, remove the seeds, and carefully peel off the skin. Cut each half into 4 thick slices. Toss the avocado slices in the vinaigrette to prevent them from turning brown. Use a large, sharp knife to slice the peel off the grapefruits (be sure to remove all the white pith), then cut between the membranes to release the grapefruit segments.
  • Arrange the avocado slices around the edge of a large platter. Arrange the grapefruit segments in the center. Spoon the vinaigrette on top, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve.

SPINACH SALAD WITH GRAPEFRUIT ANDERSON



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Provided by Vanessa R. Anderson

Categories     Salad     Onion     Quick & Easy     Grapefruit     Bacon     Spinach     Winter     Sesame     Gourmet     Connecticut

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 red onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 pound bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 sesame seeds
1 large bunch spinach (about 1 1/4 pounds), coarse stems discarded and leaves washed well and spun dry
2 grapefruits, peel and pith cut away and sections cut free from membranes

Steps:

  • In a bowl whisk together vinegar, honey, and mustard and add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified.
  • In a large heavy skillet cook onion and bacon over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is pale golden and bacon is browned. Add sesame seeds and cook, stirring, until pale golden.
  • In a large serving bowl toss together spinach, grapefruit sections, and bacon mixture. Add about half of dressing and toss to combine, adding more dressing if desired.

GRAPEFRUIT SPINACH SALAD



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"My mother-in-law prepared this for us on a recent visit," relates Lee Ann Odell of Boulder, Colorado. The fresh-tasting salad of spinach and grapefruit is nicely dressed with a sweet honey mixture. "The recipe is so easy to put together, and we never have any leftovers," Lee Ann confirms.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium pink grapefruit
1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Cut grapefruit in half; with a sharp knife, cut around each section to loosen fruit, reserving juice. In a salad bowl, toss the spinach, onion and grapefruit sections. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, oil, honey, mustard and reserved grapefruit juice; shake well. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Select ripe ingredients: For the best flavor, choose ripe avocados, grapefruits, and baby spinach. Ripe avocados should be slightly soft to the touch, while grapefruits should be heavy for their size and have a slightly yellow tint. Baby spinach should be deep green and crisp.
  • Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as mint or cilantro, can add a burst of flavor to this salad. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but use only about half the amount.
  • Don't overdress the salad: A light dressing is all you need to enhance the flavors of this salad without overpowering them. A simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper is a good option.
  • Serve immediately: This salad is best served immediately after it is made. The avocado and grapefruit will start to brown if they sit for too long.

Conclusion:

This baby spinach, avocado, and grapefruit salad is a refreshing and healthy way to start your day or enjoy as a light lunch or dinner. It's packed with nutrients and antioxidants, and it's sure to please everyone at the table.

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